A sequence exploring the daily lives and creative processes of renowned artists, starting with John Byrne. Students observe artistic routines and apply those methods to their own creative practice.
A short, focused exploration of graphite drawing techniques for high school students, culminating in a detailed macro-perspective project.
A 16-lesson sequence covering the latter half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, beginning with Gregor's first injury and concluding with the family's resolution after his death. Each lesson focuses on key literary elements: Conflict, Key Details, Characterization, and Theme.
A comprehensive 4-day introduction to photography for beginners, covering the exposure triangle, composition techniques, lens types, and essential vocabulary. Students progress from understanding light to mastering artistic design and camera settings.
An advanced literary sequence for high school sophomores exploring archetypal evolution, intertextuality, and the deconstruction of folklore across Victorian literature and modern musical theater. Students analyze the socio-cultural shifts that transform classic legends into modern subversive narratives.
A unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.
A comprehensive identity design unit where students explore the psychological and visual elements of branding, including color theory, typography, and logo composition.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A comprehensive project-based unit where students develop a clothing brand from concept to technical design, focusing on visual identity, color theory, and garment construction.
A series of relaxing, educationally-themed coloring and reflection resources for Digital Design students to use during a 'Creative Reset' period. These materials reinforce concepts of photography, branding, typography, and professional ethics through artistic engagement.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering the three pillars of exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, culminating in full manual mode proficiency.